Fractional CFO · UAE

CFO-level finance leadership, without the full-time hire.

Forecasts, board reporting and fundraising support for growing UAE businesses.

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7,000+businesses served
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Board pack · SeptemberAcme Trading LLC
Scenario: Base case
Cash runway18 mo+4 mo vs plan
Gross margin42%+3.1 pts
Net burnAED 210Kper month
13-week cash flow

Hire 2 in Q4: runway stays above 12 months.

Why a fractional CFO

Growing without strategic finance is risky. It doesn't have to be.

No financial visibility

Critical decisions without up-to-date numbers on cash and burn.

Monthly reporting packs and KPI dashboards

You see cash runway and performance every month.

Fundraising without the right numbers

Investor meetings without the models and metrics VCs expect.

Investor-ready models and diligence prep

Models, data room and answers to investor questions.

A full-time CFO is too big a hire

Senior finance leadership, but not yet a full-time salary.

CFO-level expertise, on a flexible basis

Scale support up or down without headcount risk.

Compliance piling up

UAE VAT and Corporate Tax deadlines on top of everything else.

Tax reviews, policies and controls

Compliance handled without slowing growth.

Ideal for
  • Startups preparing for growth
  • SMEs improving profitability
  • Businesses expanding into new markets
  • Companies preparing to fundraise
  • Businesses needing stronger controls
  • Founders who need strategic finance support
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What we cover

A full finance function, on your terms.

Everything a CFO does, mapped to where your business needs it now.

01 · Strategy & advisory

Financial strategy and business advisory

Move from reactive financial management to proactive decisions.

  • Financial strategy aligned with your business goals
  • Expansion and investment planning
  • Long-term financial roadmaps
02 · Planning & forecasting

Financial planning and forecasting

Clarity on where your business stands today and where it is heading.

  • Budgets and financial plans
  • Rolling forecasts and scenario analysis
  • Hiring and runway scenarios
03 · Cash flow

Cash flow and working capital

Understand, manage and optimise your cash position.

  • 13-week cash flow forecasting
  • Working capital and payment cycle optimisation
  • Cash runway analysis
04 · Reporting & KPIs

Management reporting and KPIs

Turn financial data into insight you can act on.

  • Monthly management reporting packs
  • KPI dashboards: margin, EBITDA, CAC, LTV, MRR, churn
  • Board and investor reporting
05 · Fundraising

Fundraising and investor support

Strong financial foundations before you meet investors.

  • Investor-ready financial models
  • Valuation support and due diligence preparation
  • Pitch deck financial inputs and data room
06 · Controls & compliance

Finance processes, controls and compliance

A finance function that can support your growth.

  • Finance processes and internal controls
  • Accounting system improvements and team guidance
  • VAT and Corporate Tax reviews, and audit liaison

Engagements typically start at 10–40 hours a month and scale with you.

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How we work

From your numbers to a plan you can run.

We start with your business model and goals, then work alongside your team.

  1. 01

    Understand

    Your business model, challenges and growth goals.

  2. 02

    Analyse

    Your numbers, performance and risk areas.

  3. 03

    Strategise

    Practical recommendations and a clear plan.

  4. 04

    Execute

    The plan put into action alongside your team.

  5. 05

    Improve

    Ongoing support to strengthen and refine.

Your first two weeksMost engagements onboard in 1–2 weeks
Week 1Data access and diagnostics
Week 2First reporting pack and a 90-day roadmap
ThenWeekly check-ins and monthly reporting
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Founders on how we handle their finance.

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Financial modelling
“If you ever do any financial modeling/forecasting, I seriously can't recommend Finanshels enough. they are a dependable team of professionals who work hard to deliver results.”
Bader Al KazimiFounder, Optimize App
Corporate Tax filing
“Finanshels team is very professional. They have been handling ZWAG AI’s accounts since 2022. From bookkeeping to auditing and Corporate Tax filings, they made it simple and hassle free for me. Highly recommended.”
Priya M NairFounder, ZWAG AI
Free zone compliance
“I had a rush request from the compliance folks at a freezone which needed to be completed in less than 5 days. Shafeek to the rescue! Highly recommended!”
Renjit PhilipPartner, Start2Scale
Responsiveness
“The team was super responsive and the entire service was efficiently processed.”
Usama NaeemCo-founder, Qureos
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What is a fractional CFO, and how is it different from a full-time CFO?

A fractional CFO gives you the same strategic financial leadership as a full-time CFO, part-time: typically 10 to 40 hours a month. You get senior expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.

What is included in your CFO services?

Financial planning and forecasting, board and investor reporting, cash management, controls and policies, VAT and Corporate Tax oversight, and fundraising and due diligence support. We tailor the scope to your stage.

Do you help with fundraising and investor relations?

Yes. We build investor-ready models, prepare metrics, run scenarios, set up data rooms and support due diligence questions. We join investor calls when needed.

How quickly can you start?

Most engagements onboard in 1 to 2 weeks: data access and diagnostics in week 1, then your first reporting pack and a 90-day finance roadmap in week 2.

Are you familiar with UAE tax and compliance requirements?

Yes. Finanshels is an FTA Registered Firm. We cover UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and transfer pricing basics, and coordinate with auditors when needed.